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Apple Releases iOS 16.7.14 to Restore Emergency Calls in Australia on Older iPhones

The targeted patch follows carrier mitigations after network upgrades exposed emergency‑calling gaps on older devices.

Overview

  • iOS 16.7.14 is now available for iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, and iPhone X to fix a mobile network issue that blocked calls to 000 in Australia.
  • Apple had paused select legacy iOS rollouts last week and issued a Telstra carrier settings update as a temporary workaround before this permanent fix.
  • iPadOS 16.7.14 was released alongside the iPhone update for older iPads affected by the related connectivity changes.
  • Apple also pushed macOS 11.7.11 and watchOS 10.6.2/9.6.4/6.3.1 to extend certificates for device activation, iMessage, and FaceTime through January 2027, with no new CVEs listed.
  • As part of routine rollout control, Apple stopped signing iOS 26.2 and several older builds, blocking downgrades from iOS 26.2.1 and closing older firmware paths on legacy devices.